a commander tells cnn they're investigating all the possibilities, including a hoax. if it turns out to be a prank it may not be a surprise. in 2011 the coast guard counted 54 probable hoaxes nationwide, two of them alone costing $118,000. >>> a republican lawmaker in texas has filed a bill that will make texas independence day, texas independence day, not independence day, a tax free holiday for gun purchases. if the law passes, gun shop owners like jerry mccall, who owned texas guns in san antonio say they will sell more guns. on an average day, mccall says he sells $7,000 worth of guns and collects $600 in sales tax. while that would mean big savings for customers, it does translate to lost revenue for the state. think about it. hundreds of dollars in sales tax, multiplied by the more than 6,000 licensed firearms dealers in texas. you're talking about governor perry giving a big tax break. >>> now please sit down. here's a story that will make you grateful for the people who only threaten your life by texting and driving. you know how when you visit a hospital you